Emotional tributes have been paid to the Young's Seafood Factory worker who sadly passed away during his shift on Tuesday.

Jim Wheeler, who had worked at the company for over 20 years, died suddenly of a suspected heart attack, bringing much sadness to all who knew and worked with him.

Described as "the best manager ever" his former work colleagues have made hundreds of heartfelt tributes to a man that "lived and breathed" his job.

The company expressed great sadness in confirming the death of the First Line Manager, who was valued employee and very popular among his fellow colleagues.

Jim has been described as being 'the best manager' many of his former colleagues had ever worked for. (Image: Grimsby Live)

Jayne Stark, HR manager of the Humberstone Road factory said: "It is with great sadness that we can confirm the passing of our colleague, Jim Wheeler.

"Jim has been a popular and valued colleague in our business for over 20 years, most recently as First Line Manager at our Humberstone Road site, and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with his family and friends through this difficult time."

Hundreds of heartfelt messages were posted on the Grimsby Live Facebook page following his death, as people paid tribute to a man who has been described as "Mr Young's".

Ann Girdy said: "Mr Young's, he lived and breathed the place. Young's will never be the same again, it's lost the man who was the very heart of it. RIP Jim you'll be sorely missed."

Jodie Fox Bean said: "Devastated, Young's have lost a very important man of the factory who actually cared about his staff and his job. RIP Jim, taught me loads, you will be missed.

There has been an outpouring of sadness following the death of the popular manager. (Image: Grimsby Live)

Chris Skelton said: "Sad sad loss, best manager that ever worked there, the place will never be the same again. Not just a work colleague, but a good mate too. RIP Jim you are a legend."

Kelly Ryal said: "Such a shame. Jim had Young's running through his veins, certainly not a manager you could forget. RIP Jim."

Lorraine Willett said: "RIP Jim, you were so dedicated to your work and staff and took time out for everyone. You will be dearly missed by many and all you colleagues at Young's."

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